Armin and Jutta in Scotland Summer 2003

In late July and early August 2003 it was time for another visit to Scotland. This time my mother travelled with me for most of the time; she had retired in July and I had invited her over as a kind of "retirement present". Our travels would lead us from the Isle of Islay (with an excursion to Colonsay) to the Isle of Skye. Then we would visit Loch Ness and Glen Affric before driving to Glasgow with a stop in the Cairngorms. Please find the travelogue from our holiday with further details below:
	The way up, from Swindon to Islay My holiday started with the drive from Swindon to Lochgilphead and the ferry crossing to Islay the next day.
On the Isle of Islay The first few days on the Isle of Islay. Visits to the Singing Sands of Carraig Fhada, Machir Bay and Cnoc Mór Ghrasdail. Unfortunately with less than perfect weather.
	Colonsay and Oronsay A day trip to Colonsay and Oronsay with a walk over The Strand. Great views including the view from the monument near Scalasaig on Colonsay on a day with very good weather. If you have fast connection (or a lot of time) you can try the QuickTime VR panorama of the view from the monument (Note: 7 MB download, but it's worth it)
Back on Islay again After the day on Colonsay and Oronsay we were back on Islay again. Visits to Bruichladdich, the Singing Sands as well as a drive around the Rhinns of Islay were our stations for the day. Unfortunately with less than perfect weather again.
	A walk near Saligo A walk from Saligo Bay to Dùn Bheolain and on to Eilean Mór and Tràigh Bhàn. Fantastic views and a visit to the memorial for the victims of the Exmouth tragedy. If you have fast connection (or a lot of time) you can also try the QuickTime VR panorama of a view over Dùn Bheolain (Note: 4 MB download, but it's worth it) or the QuickTime VR panorama of a view over Eilean Mór and Tràigh Bhàn (Note: 1.5 MB download, but it's worth it)
Going north Having returned to the mainland we drove north to Fort William. A short stop at the Crinan Canal, a walk in Glen Nevis and a drive along Loch Linnhe are among the highlights of these two days.
	Loch Sunart and Moidart A day visiting various places along Loch Sunart and in Moidart. Views over Loch Sunart, walks through woodlands and a visit to Castle Tioram.
Arrival on Skye From Mallaig we took the ferry to the Isle of Skye. Great views during the crossing over the Sound of Sleat and our arrival at Kinloch Lodge.
	Skye - The Old Man of Storr A day walking at the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye. Great views from The Storr over the island and around. If you have fast connection (or a lot of time) you can try the QuickTime VR panorama of the view from The Storr (Note: 2.3 MB download, but it's worth it)
On to Loch Ness From Skye we drove on to Loch Ness. On the way we visited Eilean Donan Castle, stopped at Urquhart Castle and saw an almost waterless waterfall. If you have fast connection (or a lot of time) you can try the QuickTime VR panorama of Eilean Donan Castle (Note: 1.3 MB download, but it's worth it)
	Plodda Falls The first part of our visit to Glen Affric: Along the Tweedmouth Walk to Plodda Falls. Beautiful woodlands, waterfalls and also some butterflies.
Glen Affric The second part of our visit to Glen Affric. The drive into Glen Affric along Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin and River Affric. A walk along River Affric and through woodlands to Loch Affric, beautiful views all round. If you have fast connection (or a lot of time) you can try the QuickTime VR panorama of Glen Affric (Note: 5.6 MB download, but it's worth it)
	Cairn Gorm More walking during our visit to Cairn Gorm. Fantastic views over the Cairngorms from the highest point of this tour, the summit of Cairn Gorm (1245m). If you have a fast connection (or a lot of time) you can download two QuickTime VR panoramas (3.8MB download each, but they are worth it): View south west from Cairn Gorm and a view of Cairn Gorm.
On the way to Glasgow From Perth we drove on to Glasgow, stopping in Bridge of Allan and Falkirk. Visits to the Holy Trinity Church with furniture designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Falkirk Wheel were the highlights of the day.
	Glasgow Our last station during our holiday in Scotland: Glasgow with visits to the Glasgow Science Centre, the Burrell Collection and the House for an Artlover.
And with that our travelogue is complete. We hope you enjoyed following us on our journey. See you again next year?